For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,537 students in Caldwell-West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Caldwell-West School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,537 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell-West School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
76%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,432 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,892
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,432
$25,828
Best Caldwell-West School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 Crane St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Central Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-8941
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-8941
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Prospect St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
James Caldwell High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 Westville Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Gray Street
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Grades: PK-1
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell-West School District?
Caldwell-West School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,537 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell-West School District?
Caldwell-West School District is ranked #183 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell-West School District?
76% of Caldwell-West School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell-West School District?
Caldwell-West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Caldwell-West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,432 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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